Life & Physical Science Instrument Engineer [25144]

HE Space Operations; Noordwijk; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international space company in Noordwijk is seeking a qualified individual to supervise gravity research activities and prepare experiments. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Life or Engineering sciences and possess relevant experience in microgravity research. Fluency in English is mandatory. The position promises a dynamic and inclusive working environment, encouraging diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in Life and/or Engineering sciences or relevant discipline.
• Background and experience in gravity related research.
• Excellent knowledge of (micro)gravity research for life and physical science.

Responsibilities

• Supervise gravity research activities in TEC LIS labs.
• Prepare and execute experiments for the Large Diameter Centrifuge.
• Liaise with the science community to organize gravity related experiments.

Skills

Gravity related research

Optical diagnostic methods

Microgravity research

Fluency in English

Education

Master Degree in Life and/or Engineering sciences

Job description

Company Description

HE Space is a successful international space company, specialised in providing managed services and human resources to the international space sector for over 40 years. We hire space experts across Europe in engineering, science, software development, operations, marketing, finance and administration. Our employees contribute to a wide range of groundbreaking space programmes including Galileo and Copernicus, ExoMars, Iris2, ESA BASS, ESA GSPT, LISA Pathfinder, Euclid, the Ariane and Vega launchers and the International Space Station. HE Space has joined forces with CS Group and Sopra Steria to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting. We are passionate about people and invest in you to support the development of the European space industry.

Job Description

As part of the team you will have the following responsibilities:

• Supervision of the gravity research related activities in the TEC LIS labs;
• Preparation and execution of experiments for the Large Diameter Centifuge (LDC), the Random Positioning Machines and all related equipment;
• Provision of services for commercial customers of the labs (use of centrifuge for testing);
• Liaison with the science community to organise gravity related experiments;
• Operation and Maintenance of the Large Diameter Centrifuge (LDC) at ESTEC;
• Provision of inputs to technology and science strategies related to diagnostics for life and physical science experiments for exploration enabling science;
• Provision of support in detailed technical specification of planned R&D activities;
• Assistance in the technical evaluation of development results, as well as designs from projects;
• Analysis, evaluation, reporting and interpretation of data of biological or physiological experiments;
• Support of Breadboard testing and sample evaluation for Life Support activities.

Qualifications

You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• Master Degree in Life and/or Engineering sciences or relevant discipline
• Background and experience in gravity related research, optical diagnostic methods (optical microscopy etc);
• Excellent knowledge of (micro)gravity research for life and physical science;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

Additional Information

This job is located in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job NL-HP-25144.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That is why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.

Last apply date: 20/10/2025!